Eastern Michigan Athletics
Cripps, McNeill and Shira Named to All-MAC Teams
11/7/2019 2:00:00 PM | Soccer
This is the first time since 2016 the Eagles have had three All-MAC selections
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – The Mid-American Conference announced that members of the Eastern Michigan University soccer team were named to the All-MAC teams, Nov. 7. Redshirt junior Sabrina McNeill (Whitby, Ontario-Henry Street) was named to the first team, junior Lindsey Shira (New Baltimore, Mich.-Anchor Bay) was selected to the second team, and freshman Amanda Cripps (Bradford, Ontario-Trinity Catholic) was given second team and all-freshman team honors.
McNeill repeats as a first team All-MAC selection after being named to the team in 2018. She has totaled seven goals for 14 points on the season. The Whitby, Ontario native eclipsed the 50 career points mark in the quarterfinal round of the MAC Tournament, Nov. 3, becoming the 11th Eagle in program history to record at least 50 points in their career. In addition, the redshirt junior was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Week, Nov. 3.
Shira has shown versatility on both sides of the field. Playing a team-leading 1,757 minutes at defender, Shira has helped the Eagles keep their opponents to one goal or less nine times this season. The New Baltimore, Mich. native has also tallied six goals and three assists for a team-leading 15 points. In addition, she ranks sixth in the conference in game-winning goals with three.
Cripps proved herself to be an impact player for the Eagles. Whether it was starting or coming off the bench, Cripps has been able to create offensive chances for EMU. The freshman has recorded 55 shots on the season, 25 of which were on goal. In addition, the Bradford, Ontario native has scored six goals, tied for the second-best mark on the team, while her 12 points rank third. Her six goals on the team are tied for third in program history for most goals scored by a freshman.
Eastern Michigan continues their run in the MAC Tournament against Ohio University tomorrow, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. The game will be played at Bowling Green, the highest seed in the tournament.
2019 MAC Women's Soccer Postseason Awards & All-MAC Teams
Coach of the Year: Matt Fannon, Bowling Green
Offensive Player of the Year: Chelsee Washington, Bowling Green, Senior, MF
Defensive Player of the Year: Maureen Kennedy, Bowling Green, Senior, D
Freshman of the Year: Libby Harper, Akron, GK
All-MAC First Team
Forward – Nikki Cox, Bowling Green
Forward – Sabrina McNeill, Eastern Michigan
Forward – Morgan Otteson, Western Michigan
Forward – Abby Townsend, Ohio
Midfielder – Vital Kats, Kent State
Midfielder – Chelsee Washington, Bowling Green
Midfielder – Alivia Milesky, Ohio
Midfielder – Nicky Potts, Ball State
Defender – Maureen Kennedy, Bowling Green
Defender – Gurjeena Jandu, Buffalo
Defender – Ashley Amato, Akron
Goalkeeper – Tristin Stuteville, Ball State
All-MAC Second Team
Forward – Kennedy White, Bowling Green
Forward – Sam Kambol, Ball State
Forward – Cameron Shedenhelm, Kent State
Midfielder – Marcy Barberic, Buffalo
Midfielder – Bailey Korhorn, Western Michigan
Midfielder – Amanda Cripps, Eastern Michigan
Defender – Emily Simmons, Ball State
Defender – Lindsey Shira, Eastern Michigan
Defender – Savannah Bosworth, Western Michigan
Defender – Audrey Shea, Bowling Green
Defender -- Victoria Breeden, Ohio
Goalkeeper – Kathleen Duwve, Bowling Green
All-Freshman Team
Libby Harper, Akron
Bailee Bowers, Akron
Kennedy White, Bowling Green
Audrey Shea, Bowling Green
Leah Wengender, Buffalo
Lauren DeBeau, Central Michigan
Cami Taylor, Central Michigan
Amanda Cripps, Eastern Michigan
Grace Wolber, Kent State
Bronwen Sears, Miami
Kennedy Gray, Miami
Maddie Young, Ohio
McNeill repeats as a first team All-MAC selection after being named to the team in 2018. She has totaled seven goals for 14 points on the season. The Whitby, Ontario native eclipsed the 50 career points mark in the quarterfinal round of the MAC Tournament, Nov. 3, becoming the 11th Eagle in program history to record at least 50 points in their career. In addition, the redshirt junior was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Week, Nov. 3.
Shira has shown versatility on both sides of the field. Playing a team-leading 1,757 minutes at defender, Shira has helped the Eagles keep their opponents to one goal or less nine times this season. The New Baltimore, Mich. native has also tallied six goals and three assists for a team-leading 15 points. In addition, she ranks sixth in the conference in game-winning goals with three.
Cripps proved herself to be an impact player for the Eagles. Whether it was starting or coming off the bench, Cripps has been able to create offensive chances for EMU. The freshman has recorded 55 shots on the season, 25 of which were on goal. In addition, the Bradford, Ontario native has scored six goals, tied for the second-best mark on the team, while her 12 points rank third. Her six goals on the team are tied for third in program history for most goals scored by a freshman.
Eastern Michigan continues their run in the MAC Tournament against Ohio University tomorrow, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. The game will be played at Bowling Green, the highest seed in the tournament.
2019 MAC Women's Soccer Postseason Awards & All-MAC Teams
Coach of the Year: Matt Fannon, Bowling Green
Offensive Player of the Year: Chelsee Washington, Bowling Green, Senior, MF
Defensive Player of the Year: Maureen Kennedy, Bowling Green, Senior, D
Freshman of the Year: Libby Harper, Akron, GK
All-MAC First Team
Forward – Nikki Cox, Bowling Green
Forward – Sabrina McNeill, Eastern Michigan
Forward – Morgan Otteson, Western Michigan
Forward – Abby Townsend, Ohio
Midfielder – Vital Kats, Kent State
Midfielder – Chelsee Washington, Bowling Green
Midfielder – Alivia Milesky, Ohio
Midfielder – Nicky Potts, Ball State
Defender – Maureen Kennedy, Bowling Green
Defender – Gurjeena Jandu, Buffalo
Defender – Ashley Amato, Akron
Goalkeeper – Tristin Stuteville, Ball State
All-MAC Second Team
Forward – Kennedy White, Bowling Green
Forward – Sam Kambol, Ball State
Forward – Cameron Shedenhelm, Kent State
Midfielder – Marcy Barberic, Buffalo
Midfielder – Bailey Korhorn, Western Michigan
Midfielder – Amanda Cripps, Eastern Michigan
Defender – Emily Simmons, Ball State
Defender – Lindsey Shira, Eastern Michigan
Defender – Savannah Bosworth, Western Michigan
Defender – Audrey Shea, Bowling Green
Defender -- Victoria Breeden, Ohio
Goalkeeper – Kathleen Duwve, Bowling Green
All-Freshman Team
Libby Harper, Akron
Bailee Bowers, Akron
Kennedy White, Bowling Green
Audrey Shea, Bowling Green
Leah Wengender, Buffalo
Lauren DeBeau, Central Michigan
Cami Taylor, Central Michigan
Amanda Cripps, Eastern Michigan
Grace Wolber, Kent State
Bronwen Sears, Miami
Kennedy Gray, Miami
Maddie Young, Ohio
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